Draw GML files on a Minitel. Written in Python3
demo.mp4
Details about this project can be found on my website
- A Minitel 1B or 2 (with a DIN-5 port on the back)
- Python 3.10+ with the pyserial library
- A logic level converter for adapting the voltages between the Minitel and the computer (this tutorial by Pila (in French) explains how to build your own USB adapter)
Clone this repository :
git clone https://github.com/GhettoBastler/gml2mt.git
You will also need a GML file to display. You can download one from #000000book.com
Connect to the Minitel using the DIN-5 connector on the back and power it on. I personally use a Raspberry Pi instead of a computer, but this is not required. Any computer with a USB port and the correct adapter should do the trick.
- Switch to graphics mode by pressing Fnct + T followed by V
- Change the baudrate to 4800 (the maximum) by pressing the Fnct + P followed by 4.
Run gml2mt, passing the serial port to use and the GML file as arguments (if you are using a Raspberry Pi, the serial port should be /dev/ttyAMA0)
gml2mt.py SERIAL_PORT GML_FILE
The Minitel should start the animation after a few seconds
demo.mp4
The code for this project is licensed under the terms of the GNU GPLv3 license.